EA prunes My Garden from 3DS lineup [update]

My Garden, EA's flora management simulator for 3DS, has been canceled. EA announced the death of what was supposed to be a 3DS launch title during an event in New York City today.

Though we currently don't have an official explanation for the game's cancellation, it's not hard to see why EA stopped watering this one: In our preview of My Garden several months ago, we described it as a "lifeless" game with a "jumpy framerate," "unresponsive controls" and "uncomfortable" 3D visuals.

Update: EA's official statement on the cancellation: "EA has decided to cancel Gardens for the Nintendo 3DS. We didn't feel the title would attract a large audience on that platform. EA is supporting the launch of the Nintendo 3DS with Spring releases of Madden NFL and The Sims."

My Garden Info

Description

Create your very own vibrant gardens and watch them come to life in gorgeous 3D. With hundreds of flowers and plants to choose from and six environments to work in, designing your unique garden the way you want is a creative experience unlike any other on the 3DS! Use your imagination to unlock delightful surprises - the variety of plants you pick will draw special visitors like birds, butterflies, and other creatures to your creations. Your garden will also feature their very own Tanuki, who will guide you and help you to become an expert gardener. However you design your gardens, you'll be challenged to take lots of photos with the free-roaming camera so you can show off your creations and unlock new exotic flowers and items.